3. How’s that for a solid prediction on whether LeBron will give it a go?

4. We’ll know more around 6 p.m., when Cavs coach David Blatt has his pregame chat with reporters. Stay locked into Twitter, folks.

5. Either way, this is a game the Cavs should win. The Pacers are suddenly out of the playoff picture again — but barely. They trail the Heat by just one game for the No. 7 playoff seed in the East. They are tied with the Celtics for No. 8, although I believe the Celtics own the tiebreaker.

6. Indiana leads the season series vs. the Cavs, 2-1. The Cavs didn’t have either LeBron or Kyrie Irving in the last matchup, a loss Feb. 27 at Indiana.

7. I’ve written plenty about the Pacers and how they are a veteran team that could be dangerous come playoff time. It doesn’t sound like Paul George will return, though, and that may have killed their buzz. Adding George and a lottery pick to this team next season may turn out to be a great plan.

8. As for the Cavs, they are still two games in front of the Raptors and 2.5 in front of the Bulls for the No. 2 seed in the East. The Raptors play at the Bulls tonight, so somebody is gonna get knocked down at least one peg. Basically, the Cavs could use a win for the sole purpose of separation.